Yes, the list of documents is given below - 1. The candidate is required to submit an application in the prescribed format for availing of the scholarship. 2. A Certificate of the participation/medal winner as per the eligibility mentioned above as proof (Attested By Registrar/Principal).

Yes, every year University/Institution will submit a complete statement of the following: 1. Statement giving the names of the students selected for the scholarship along with their receipt of the scholarship amount. 2. Progress Report to be submitted after the completion of the first year in terms of sports performance and academics. 3. Utilization certificate for the previous grant released. 4. A certificate giving justification for the continuance of the scholarship issued by the Director/Head of the Department duly forwarded by the Registrar/Principal.

No, the candidate is required to submit an application through an online portal i.e. http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx for availing of the scholarship.

The amount will be reimbursed by UGC through DBT mode.

No, incomplete applications will not be considered.

(i) The Scholarship will be provided to the Medal winners of National games and participants in recognized international sporting events recognized by the World University Service, International Olympic Committee, and Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) who have taken admitted to the Universities/Colleges/Institutions as indicated below: Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under sections 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956. Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grants in aid from UGC. Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt. Institutes of National Importance. (ii) In the subsequent years this scholarship shall depend on their subsequent sports performance.

No, There is no Age Criterion For This Scheme.

1. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the medal winners\ elite sports persons who are studying in Universities/Colleges leading to all the full-time regular courses including PG Diploma and other professional courses. 2. To motivate the sports persons to achieve higher levels of performance by assisting them financially in relation to education and sports development. The scheme would be applicable to sportspersons who are medal winners in national games or participants in recognized international sporting events.

No, the student who is awarded the above scheme will not be debarred from accepting any other scholarships from any other source/funding agency.

Any student who discontinues the studies without prior approval of the UGC will be asked to refund the amount disbursed as a fellowship.

UGC may terminate the scholarship of any student in the case of - a) Misconduct of the awardees, if any, reported by the University/College/Institution. b) Unsatisfactory progress report i.e. if the candidate frequently fails in his/her examination will not be given further assistance as mentioned above. c) The scholarship may be terminated by the Commission, on the recommendation of the university at any time during the tenure and the decision of the commission will be final and binding.